Nanjing → Yangzhou 3-Day Family Trip! Easy Parenting Guide for Fun with Kids

Autumn in Yangzhou is getting richer in color. It’s just a 1.5-hour drive from Nanjing. Take the kids for a relaxed 3-day vacation with everything arranged for two adults and two children—eating, drinking, and playing without any stress or rushing. Even busy moms can easily enjoy time with their kids~ ⭐️ DAY 1: Drive from Nanjing → Yangzhou Grand Canal Museum → Dongguan Street Homestay → Food and Shopping - Yangzhou Grand Canal Museum: Book free family tickets one week in advance via the official WeChat account, adults enter with ID. The museum offers many interactive experiences that let kids learn about the Grand Canal culture firsthand. Sundays are crowded and may have entry limits, so it’s best to visit during off-peak hours. Bring sun protection and a stroller~ - Homestay: The Reconstructed Bing'ou Pavilion on Dongguan Street is highly recommended! A century-old Huizhou-style building with antique charm, spacious and clean rooms, excellent location right on Dongguan Street, opposite Pishi Street—super convenient for evening food and shopping~ - Food Highlights: ✔️ Lunch: Yangzhou Niugungun Hotpot, authentic flavor, fresh ingredients, perfect for the whole family, kids can find dishes they like~ ✔️ Dinner: Xiangyuan, a collection of Yangzhou specialty snacks with authentic taste, though a bit pricey. Try the Jade Siu Mai and Thousand-Layer Oil Cake~ ✔️ Evening stroll on Dongguan Street and Pishi Street to enjoy Yangzhou’s night scenery and street snacks, very relaxing~ ⭐️ DAY 2: Yangzhou Hidden Shouxihu Resort Hotel → One-Stop Kid-Friendly Fun - Hotel Highlights: Book a courtyard private hot spring family room with Peppa Pig-themed bedding that kids will love at first sight! The hotel pool is uncrowded with good water quality, no need to bring swim rings or water guns, all kinds of toys are available for free. The small fish pond by the pool is a favorite for kids to play all afternoon~ - Dining: If you don’t want to go out, order takeout “Pingjiang Feast,” with a wide variety of dishes, good taste, great value, perfect for families with kids~ - Leisure Time: Soak in the courtyard private hot spring to relieve fatigue, adults relax while kids play in the water nearby, warm and cozy~ ⭐️ DAY 3: Shouxihu Hot Spring Resort Hotel → Return Trip - Hotel Experience: Switch to a villa with two bedrooms and a private hot spring courtyard, very spacious and suitable for the whole family. The villa includes a private hot spring pool, courtyard, and living room. The hotel has 40 hot spring pools, plus a beach pool and animal feeding activities, making it super easy to entertain kids~ - Notes: Swim caps are required in the pool, it’s recommended to bring your own; sand digging tools are sold at the hotel for 38 yuan, bringing your own is more cost-effective~ - Lunch: “Zhongshunhe” near Heyuan, a local hidden gem restaurant with generous portions, affordable prices, and great taste—no risk of disappointment~ - Return: After lunch, soak in the private hot spring in your room, pack up, and head home to end a wonderful family vacation~